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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159,031.20, 238,546.80 and 152,205.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159,031.20, 238,546.80 and 152,205.60 is: 228,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159,031.20 : 238,546.80 = 152,205.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159,031.20/238,546.80 = 152,205.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159,031.20x = 238,546.80 × 152,205.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159,031.20x = 36,308,158,822.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,308,158,822.08/159,031.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,308.40

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